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AK12 YMP

2012 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,841 mi
Last recorded86,841 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Corsa54,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 86,841 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 84,045 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp ns/os both front upper lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 81,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened & seeping oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 75,380 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shocks has surface corrosion

offside front headlamp bracket slightly damaged

offside front link dust cover has a pin hole

Pass 22 Oct 2021 67,525 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing , needs attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose headlamp unit slightly insecure not likely to fall off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 67,488 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing , needs attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose headlamp unit slightly insecure not likely to fall off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,747 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage on outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

travel on hand brake lever needs to be adjusted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 56,294 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front running low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 40,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 33,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,699 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AK12 YMP is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 YMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK12 YMP is a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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